Amens Ask New Franchise For Underground Telephones
At the regular council meeting Monday evening a new franchise was requested permitting underground telephone lines. The proposal was referred to the committee for study.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
9
City Council Ponders Clean Streets and Budget Strains
City council meets at length to address street cleaning, sewer repairs, and sanitary issues while facing revenue gaps from the liquor tax. Officials consider wage adjustments, new ordinances, and franchise bids as residents press for better streets and services.
Most Beautiful Social Function A Surprise Handkerchief Shower
A Saturday evening wedding shower for Rosa Minear at the home of Florence and Helen Pickett featured a tableau wash day scene and a mock marriage with Miss Alberta Carr as bride and Sam McCune as groom. Guests included Mrs. and Miss Minear and many local families. A separate report details the fatal injuries of 77-year-old Hiram Armitage struck by a labor train near Hocking station in heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pickett
Helen Pickett
Lucile Henry
Florence Pickett
Miss Minear
Mrs. Minear
Alberta Carr
Sam McCune
Grace Stickney
Fred Alderman
Will Lee
Charles O’bleness
Tom Cotton
Black
Dorcas
Pickett
Franz Woodworth
John Gist
Morgan
sMisses Mazie Earheart
Silvia Moore
Freda Coultrap
Florence Clayton
Virgene Henry
Messrs. Black
Charlies O’bleness
Hiram Armitage
Hocking Station
Armitage
Athens
Armitage Station
J. L. Henry
Hocking Valley
Hocking
Shhaefer
H. V
Mr. Armitage
What Shall I Get Her for Commencement
A reader suggests a box of Belle Mead Sweets as the perfect gift for commencement, recommended by Henderson Crider Drug Co. on June 5 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Junior Cooking Club Meeting Held At Mrs Wilsons Home
The Junior Cooking Club met at Mrs Harvey D Wilson's Morris avenue home after a Thursday postponement. A guessing contest awarded a porcelain tea pot to Mrs Clifford Fulton and a dish mop to Miss Emeline Thomas as consolation. Elegant supper followed with each member contributing a dish. Guests included Miss Martha and Miss Lavanche Easler of Gloucester and Miss Emeline and Miss Margaret Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey D. Wilson
Morris Avenue
Clifford Fulton
Emeline Thomas
Martha
Lavanche Easler
Glouster
Emeline
Margaret Thomas
Narrow Escape With Mules Thrown from Wagon
James Holland and his team were jolted when two mules bolted from a wagon on Monday afternoon near a bicycle. Holland was thrown to the ground as a wheel passed over his leg, yet he suffered no serious injuries in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holland
Wife of Mayor Levels Misconduct Charges in Athens
The wife of Athens chief executive, Mrs Day, has leveled grave charges of marital misconduct against the mayor. She has returned to her home near Albany amid the accusations and ongoing dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mayor Day Named In Sensational Divorce Suit
Effie Day sues Mayor Gilbert Day for divorce citing gambling riotous living neglect of duty and alleged unfaithfulness with Hattie Stephenson and other women in Athens. She seeks custody and alimony after 1897 Albany marriage and one child Kezta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Kezta
Mayor Day
Hattie Stephenson
Athens
Warren files bankruptcy petition for City News Depot
N O Warren proprietor of the City News Depot in Columbus has a bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Assets listed at 800 dollars, liabilities range 1200 to 1300 dollars. Papers filed Monday, store closed Tuesday, key given to Athens county bankruptcy referee L A Koons. Warren at his father's home in Bern township. attorney A E Price. He had owned the business about a year, buying it from John McCune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Engineer Biddison
Foster Alley
Court
Congress Streets
Board of Health
East Mill Street
Health Board
Lincoln Street
May Avenue
Henry Zenner
J. D. Brown
H. D. Henry
Eli Roush
Roush
Athens County Home Telephone Company
N. O. Warren
City News Depot
United States District Court of Columbus
L. A. Koons
Athens County
Warren
Bern Township
A. E. Price
John McCune
Fulton Guests Include Dayton Family Visitors
Mr and Mrs R C Fulton entertain with as guests the latter's father Mr C A Werden and Mr and Mrs L L Taft Dixon and daughter Louise of Columbus.
Columbus man visits parents for Sunday stay
Mr. Elza Gabriel of Columbus was the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eber Gabriel over Sunday, sharing time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Gabriel
Columbus
Eber Gabriel
Jack Davis Goes West to Industrial Teacher Post
Friends congratulate Jack Davis on being named to an Industrial Teacher post with a Crow tribe near Chamberlain 8 D. He will leave June 15 to begin the new role, which offers a good salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Davis
Chamberlain
Davis
Woodworths Enter Coshocton Guests Bechtel Visit
Mr and Mrs R L Woodworth host guests Mr and Mrs W W Bechtel of Coshocton for a social gathering reflecting local family ties and neighborhood connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Woodworth
W. W. Bechtel
Coshocton
Plenty of Work Ahead for Medina Law and Order League
The Medina County Gazette reports that Athens has new opportunities for work by the Law and Order League. It notes long standing dry status in Medina, calls for stronger police vigilance and enforcement of ordinances, and hints at public appetite for reform as the league forms to address street drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Law and Order League
Athens
Medina County
Medina
League
Benton Harbor guests arrive for Mrs Walker's home visit
Dr Zelpha G Walker and Miss Grace Poole of Benton Harbor Michigan will arrive this evening to stay with Dr Walker's mother Mrs George B Walker at Lancaster Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelpha G. Walker
Grace Poole
Benton Harbor, Mich
George B. Walker
Lancaster Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. E. Peters
Peters
Elmwood Place
E. C. Woddworth
South College Street
Woodworth
East State Street
Grosvenor 8
City Hall
J. A. Watkins
Day
Police Court
Squire E. T. Rose
Rose
McVay
G. W. Allom
Athens Gas Light and Electric Co
City
H. B. Barnes
Clayton Mansfield
E. van Dyke
James Handy
Ike Walls
Junod. W. FE. Fulwider
Carpenter Hardware Co
Athens Printery
J. A. Palmer
Bardin Bros
James McCormick
B. C. Carsenden
Sarah Young
Brooks & Carpenter
Demolet & Cornwell
Chas. Demolet
Somerset Bank
J. C. Hewitt
W. A. Mills
C. C. van Horn
C. L. Biddison
North Court Street
Cemetery Street
Frank Gross
Same
W. A. Cameron
J. W. Slaughter
S. A. McGinty
Effie Day
Gilbert E. Day
Woodyard
Athens Law and Order League
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